I love some of the articles in this Catholic U.S. magazine, and this one I thought was pertinent to MN:
"Let Them Just Eat Cake: It's time to rein in the birthday madness and return to some old-fashioned fun, games, and values: We are raising our children to be self-centered little consumers, and we are encouraging the development of a strong sense of entitlement. When your child is a teen, how do you top the princess ball that was held for her at age 4?"